P. COMM. Præsta. Of the same.-Grant us, we beseech thee, O Lord, by the intercession of blessed Theodore, thy martyr, to receive with a pure mind, what we have taken with our mouths. Thro'.

X. St. ANDREW AVELLINE, c.
All as in Mass XIII. p. 488, except

COLLECT. Deus, qui.-O God, who disposedst the heart of B. Andrew, thy c. by the arduous vow of daily advancing in virtue, to ascend by wonderful steps to thee; grant, by his merits and intercession, that we may so far partake of the same grace, as to continually advance towards perfection, and be happily brought to an eminent degree of glory. Thro'.

COLLECT. Of SS. Tryphon. Fac nos.-Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that we may always follow the example of thy holy martyrs, Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha, and by their prayers daily experience their protection. Thro'.

SECRET. Of the same.-We bring thee, O Lord, the offerings of our devotion: and may they be acceptable to thee in honour of thy saints, and by thy mercy available to our salvation. Thro'.

P. COMM. Præsta. Of the same.-Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, by the intercession of thy holy martyrs Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha, that what we have taken with our mouths, we may receive with a pure soul. Thro'.

XI. St. MARTIN, bp. c.

All as in Mass X.* p. 482, except

COLLECT. Deus, qui.-O God, who seest that we rely not on our own strength: mercifully grant, by the prayers of blessed Martin, thy c. and bp. that we may be defended against all adversity. Thro'. Commem. of St. Mennas, by the Collect, Secret and P. Comm. of Mass III. p. 466.

GRAD. Behold a great prelate, who in his days pleased God. V. There was none found like him in keeping the law of the Most High. Alleluia, Alleluia.

The blessed man, holy Martin, bishop of Tours, died: whom the Angels, Archangels, Thrones, Dominations, and Powers received. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Luke xi. 33.36.-At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: No man lighteth a candle, and putteth it in a hidden place, nor under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that they that come in may see the light. The light of thy body is thy eye. If thy eye be single, thy whole body will be lightsome: but if it be evil, thy body will also be darksome. Take heed therefore, that the light which is in thee be not darkness. If then thy whole body be light, some, having no part of darkness: the whole shall be lightsome, and as a bright lamp shall enlighten thee.

OFFERT.-My truth and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted. SECRET.-Grant, O merciful God, that this sav ing oblation may free us from all our sins, and defend us from all adversities. Thro.

COMM.-Blessed is the servant whom the Lord, when he cometh, shall find watching. Amen, I say to you, he shall set him over all he hath.

P. COMM. Præsta.-Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that these sacraments may avail to our salvation, by the intercession of those, on whose feast we have with solemnity offered them. Thro'.

XII. St. MARTIN, p. m

All as in Mass II. p. 464, except

EPISTLE. 1 Peter, iv. 13.-Dearly Beloved: If you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that when his glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed for that

which is of the honour, glory, and power of God, and that which is his spirit, resteth upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a railer, or a coveter of other men's things. But if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed: but let himb glorify God in his name. For the time is that judg ment should begin at the house of God. And if first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God? And if the just man shall scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the simmer appear? Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God, commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator. GOSPEL. Luke xiv. as in p. 463.

XIII. St. DIDACUS, c.

All as in Mass XIV. p. 489, except

COLLECT. Omnipotens.-O Almighty and eternal God, who, by a wonderful providence, makest choice of the weak things of this world to confound the strong: mercifully grant, that, being perfected in all humility, we may be raised by the prayers of thy holy Confessor, blessed Didacus, to the everlasting glory of heaven. Thro'.

XIV. St. ERCONWALD, bp. of London, c.,

vs All as in Mass XI. p. 484, except.

COLLECT. Omnipotens.Almighty and eternal God, who rejoicest us on this festival of B. Erconwald, thy c. and bp.: we humbly beseech thy clemency, that whilst we devoutly celebrate his solemnity, we may, by his intercession, obtain the means of arriving at eternal happiness. Thro'.

SECRET, Be favourable, O Lord, to our prayers, and by the intercession of B. Erconwald, thy cand bp. grant, that whilst we venerate thy hea venly sacraments, we may be free from sin, and cleansed and purified by thy grace. Thro.'

<P. COMM. Præsta.-We beseech thee, O Lord our God, that having obtained mercy by these divine mysteries, we who have here offered them may ad vance to the complete enjoyment of them on high.

All us in Mass XIX. p. 498, except V2 43 98 COLLECT. Deus, qui.-O God, who didst prepare an agreeable abode for thyself in the heart of blessed Gertrude, the Virgin, graciously cleanse our hearts, we beseech thee, through her merits and intercession, from all stains, and grant we may enjoy the same happiness with her. Thro'.

XVI. St. EDMUND, abp. of Canterbury, c
All as in Mass X. * p. 482, except

COLLECT. Deus, qui.-O God, who out of the abundant designs of thy goodness hast been pleased to adorn the life of B. Edmund, thy c, and bp. with merits, and to cause thy church to rejoice in his miracles: mercifully grant that we thy servants may reform our lives after his example, and that under his protection we may be preserved from all adversity. Thro'.

SECRET.-May the gifts we offer be pleasing to thee, O Lord, thro' the prayers of B. Edmund, thy c and bp. and be available to our salvation. Thro

P. COMM. Mentes.-Strengthen, O Lord, our souls by the sacrament we have received: that as thou hast comforted us by the fresh miracles of B. Edmund, thy c. and bp.; so thou wouldst help us by his suffrages, and enlighten us by his example. Thro'.

XVII, St. HUGH, bp. of Lincoln, c.

All as in Mass XI. p. 484, except

COLLECT. Deus, qui. O God, who didst eminently adorn B. Hugh, thy c. and bp, by the ex

celleney of his merits and brilliancy of his miracles: grant, we beseech thee, that the lustre of his virtues may excite us to an imitation of his actions. Thro'.

SECRET.-May the prayers, O Lord, of B. Hugh, thy c. and bp. accompany the gifts we now offer thee; that by the aid of his prayers and intercession, we may obtain both grace and glory. Thro'.

P. COMM.-May this oblation of our service be pleasing to thee, O Lord, by the intercession of B. Hugh, thy c. and bp. lest our guilt should exclude us from the benefit of this heavenly sacrament. Thro

XIX. St. ELIZABETH, w.

All as in Mass XXI. p. 502, except

COLLECT. Tuorum.-Enlighten the hearts of thy faithful, O most merciful God, and by the prayers of blessed Elizabeth, grant we may despise the pleasing things of this world, and ever be refreshed with the comforts of heaven. Thro'.

XX. St. EDMUND, King and m.

All as in Mass III. p. 466, except

COLLECT. Deus, ineffabilis.--O God, of unspeakable mercy, who by the death of blessed King Edmund hast made him victorious over his enemies : grant, we beseech thee, that we thy family may, through his intercession, be enabled to overcome the old enemy, by suppressing within us every incitement to evil. Thro'.

SECRET.-Mercifully look down, O Lord, on this sacrifice of our redemption, and favourably receive it in behalf of this thy family. Thro'.

P. COMM. Sint.-May the offer of our service be acceptable to thee, O Almighty God: that the holy things we have received may, by the intercession of B. Edmund, the King and m. obtain for us the rewards of eternal life. Thro'.